Tortoiseshell and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.25-1.353.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Tortoiseshell and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell and Rhodolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Tortoiseshell and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Tortoiseshell and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.